With Nyasha Michelle

Award-winning investigative journalist Hopewell Chin’ono sits down with Nyasha Michelle to explore how reggae music shaped his political awakening 🎶 and how his fearless reporting uncovered deep-rooted corruption in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 — ultimately leading to his imprisonment. In this powerful and thought-provoking conversation, Hopewell opens up about the personal cost of truth-telling, the role of musi...

In this In the Spotlight special, we put pro basketball player and commentator Azania Stewart in the hot seat 🔥. She opens up about how she defines her career, reveals some surprising hidden talents 👀, and shares which sports icons she’d love to break bread with 🍽️. From making waves on the basketball court to calling the shots from the sidelines, Azania reflects on her journey, legacy, and life...

In the penultimate episode of With Nyasha Michelle, we chat with Azania Stewart, the pro basketball player who made it to the 2012 Olympics 🏅! Azania opens up about the lessons she would tell her younger self, retiring from the game she loves, and transitioning to a career outside the court 🌟. We dive into the ongoing conversation about mental health in sports 🧠💬, especially after some big nam...

🎹 In the Spotlight: Dele Sosimi – The Heartbeat of Afrobeat 🎶 In this special In the Spotlight episode, we sit down with legendary Afrobeat maestro Dele Sosimi for an intimate conversation filled with rhythm, emotion, and soul. From playing expressive chords that reflect how he's feeling, to breaking down the essence of Afrobeat as a genre. #DeleSosimi #Afrobeat #InTheSpotlight #LivePerform...

Legendary musician Dele Sosimi, former Fela Kuti’s Egypt 80 band member, joins us to talk about the powerful music that runs through his veins 🎶💥. From his early days in the industry to the evolution of afrobeat, Dele reveals it all! He even brings his keyboard to play up a storm 🎹🔥. In this episode, Dele explains how he creates music and rides the high of live performances 🎧.  Don’t miss thi...

 In this In The Spotlight special on With Nyasha Michelle , Drizilik takes us behind the scenes of his musical journey 🎤. From giving a heartfelt message to female rappers 💪 to clearing up misconceptions about his identity, he opens up like never before! 🌍 Drizilik shares what makes his sound so unique and distinct, plus reveals the three words that best describe his EP Wait & See 🎧.  🌟 D...

In this week’s episode of With Nyasha Michelle , we sit down with Sierra Leonean artist Drizilik, a master at blending goombay, bubu, hip-hop, and afrobeats. Drizilik opens up about his career-defining moment that earned him the title of cultural ambassador 🌍. He shares his journey, from driving across Europe to Sierra Leone for autism awareness to building the career he has today 💪. Drizilik cr...

In this special episode of In the Spotlight, we sit down with the brilliant STEM Babe, Yemurai, as she busts some of the biggest myths about her career, shares a message to her fellow Black girls in STEM, and reflects on what she’d tell her 18-year-old self. 💭💡 Support the show

🚀 Breaking Barriers in STEM! 👩🏽‍🔬💥 From tackling tech problems to viral videos, Yemurai Rabvukwa aka StemBabe is changing the game for African women & all those interested in pursuing careers in STEM! In this inspiring episode, she opens up about the moment that shaped her journey, the challenges she’s faced as a Black woman in Tech, and how she's using digital platforms to make STEM...

South African DJ and producer Vigro Deep steps In The Spotlight this week, breaking down the essentials of a fire Amapiano track, the story behind his signature “angry beats,” and his journey in music so far. Plus, he drops some real talk for aspiring artists you won’t want to miss. You can watch this interaction below: https://youtu.be/FHaiD5jugQY Support the show

From teenage sensation to global Amapiano powerhouse — South African DJ Vigro Deep sits down With Nyasha Michelle for an exclusive, unfiltered conversation.  He opens up about his journey into music, the evolution of his sound, working with international artists, and what it really takes to stay on top of the game.   🎧 Expect vibes, insight, and a few surprises.   📍Expect a surprise DJ set exclu...

Former Zimbabwean footballer Sebastien Summerfield is "In the Spotlight" as we hear who is on his dream football team, his playing style and ofcourse, Nyasha had to test his football skills!  Support the show

This week, Nyasha sits down with Sebastien Summerfield — former Zimbabwean footballer turned philanthropist & entrepreneur.  Sebastien opens up about his journey into football and the challenges he faced along the way, how he pivoted into community projects, meeting the President of Zimbabwe & the infamous video of him gifting a well known Afrobeats star a piece of jewellry that went viral...

🎤 In The Spotlight with Rayvanny 🇹🇿✨   Tanzanian superstar Rayvanny steps into the spotlight to speak directly to YOU! From global hits to staying true to Bongo Flava, get ready for a raw, unfiltered moment with one of East Africa’s biggest stars.   Support the show

In Episode 2, Nyasha Michelle sits down with Tanzanian superstar Rayvanny for an unfiltered conversation about how winning a music competition as a child unearthed his love for music to becoming one of Africa’s biggest music stars! 🎶   They talk about:   ✨ His upbringing and early musical influences   😆 Hilarious (and sometimes scary) moments on stage   💿 Being signed to Diamond Platnumz Wasaf...

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The wait is over! 🎉 Welcome to the very first episode of With Nyasha Michelle! Kicking things off in the best way possible, Nyasha sits down with her sister, Natalie Okri—the singer you first fell in love with on Britain’s Got Talent!  We dive into her journey from that unforgettable audition to where she is now, navigating the music industry's demand to sexualise women and ofcourse - their...